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Nephrite and Titanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.103.48-3.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Nephrite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Titanite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Nephrite and Titanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Nephrite and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.